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Fisher has an estimated 3,344 residents, up from 3,219 at the 2021 Census — a change of 125 people, or 3.9%. Growth has averaged 1.3% a year over five years. That puts 2,117 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to the analysis by AreaSearch, the population of Fisher stands at approximately 3,344 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 125 residents (3.9%) relative to the 2021 Census, which recorded 3,219 individuals. This trend is calculated based on the ABS estimated resident population of 3,334 in June 2025 combined with 11 validated new addresses confirmed after the Census. The population density is 2,116 persons per square kilometer, which ranks above the average for locations evaluated nationwide by AreaSearch. The area's 3.9% expansion rate since the 2021 census outpaced the SA3 area (1.9%), making it a leading growth location in the region.
Recent population increases were largely driven by overseas migration, which accounted for roughly 72.5% of the total gains. AreaSearch utilizes the 2024 population projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia for each SA2 area, using 2022 as the baseline year. For SA2 areas without this data, and for all years after 2032, age cohort growth rates are drawn from the ACT Government's SA2 area projections with a 2022 baseline. Future projections indicate a contraction in the total population, with a forecast decrease of 6 individuals by 2041 using this methodology. Conversely, certain age cohorts are set to expand, particularly the group aged 85 and over, which is projected to grow by 60 people.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
28 new dwellings have been approved in Fisher over the past five years, an average of 5 a year. That is 1.7 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 3, well below that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Fisher has recorded an average of approximately 5 new residential building approvals per year, resulting in 28 homes over the last 5 financial years. In FY-26 to date, 3 approvals have been logged. With an average of 7.7 new residents arriving per finished home over the past 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25), demand is outstripping new supply, which typically drives up prices and intensifies buyer competition, while new properties show an average construction cost of $245,000. In comparison to Australian Capital Territory, Fisher displays about three-quarters of the per capita construction activity, ranking in the 17th percentile of all areas evaluated nationwide, which limits options for buyers and sustains interest in established properties.
This rate is also below the national average, indicating a mature market and potential development constraints. Recent building activity consists of 60.0% standalone houses and 40.0% attached dwellings, with a rising proportion of townhouses and apartments offering choices across various price ranges, from family residences to cheaper compact options. This marks a clear departure from the current housing stock (which is 83.0% houses), pointing to a drop in available development sites, evolving lifestyles, and a demand for more diverse, cost-effective housing. With roughly 1943 people per dwelling approval, Fisher exhibits a highly mature property market. Given that the population is projected to remain constant or shrink, Fisher is likely to experience less pressure on housing, which may benefit home buyers.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 44 current infrastructure and development projects close to Fisher, worth an estimated $3.47 billion. 7 are already under construction and 11 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, sports & recreation and communities, precincts & urban renewal. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local infrastructure projects, developments, and urban planning changes can significantly affect an area's trajectory. AreaSearch has identified 0 projects that are expected to influence the locality. Notable projects include the Athllon Drive Duplication, The Hunter, the Canberra Hospital Master Plan, and the Centenary Hospital for Women and Children Expansion Project, with the list below highlighting those of greatest significance.
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Kambah BMX Facility Lighting Upgrade
Installation of four light towers at the existing BMX facility to allow greater use of the site, extended hours, and outdoor activities outside summer months.
Ivy by Morris (Section 54 Phillip)
A premium 18-storey residential tower offering 212 apartments with rooftop amenities, ground-floor retail and direct connection to the redeveloped Woden Town Square.
Woden Community Services Hub
A new four-storey facility in Woden Town Centre that will centralise community and government services under one roof, bringing together services currently operating from multiple buildings in the region. It will include child and family services, meeting rooms, a multi-purpose hall, and workshop spaces. Construction is expected to commence in 2026-27.
Skye by Trilogy (Section 117 Phillip)
A landmark 20-storey mixed-use residential tower comprising 188 luxury apartments with ground-floor retail and commercial space, located directly opposite Westfield Woden in the Phillip town centre. Developed by Zapari, the project forms part of the broader high-rise transformation of the Woden Town Centre precinct.
Athllon Drive Duplication
The Athllon Drive Duplication upgrades a key arterial road linking Woden to Tuggeranong in the ACT. The primary southern section duplicates 2.4 km between Sulwood Drive and Drakeford Drive in Kambah and Wanniassa, with a smaller 600 m northern section between Hindmarsh Drive and Melrose Drive. Works include lane duplication, new traffic signals at multiple intersections, upgraded bus stops, active travel paths for cyclists and pedestrians, water quality improvements for Lake Tuggeranong, and a new underpass under Sulwood Drive.Jointly funded by the ACT and Australian governments at $98.55 million, the Development Application for the southern section was approved in early 2026 following completion of enabling works. A tender for main construction is expected to be issued in 2026, with the northern section design ongoing and its timeline less certain due to future light rail corridor planning.
Kambah Group Centre Expansion
A $20 million private redevelopment led by Exempla Group to revitalize the Kambah Village precinct. The project involves doubling the existing Woolworths supermarket footprint to approximately 3,475 square metres to create a full-line store. The expansion includes a new BWS, additional specialty retail units ranging from 50 to 300 square metres, new food outlets, and medical services. The design features a new covered northern entry and integrated landscaping designed to complement ACT Government public realm upgrades.Current planning focus includes lease variations to accommodate indoor recreation and personal services.
Cooleman Court Shopping Precinct Upgrades
Upgrades to the shopping precinct at Cooleman Court to revitalize and improve access.
Woolworths Weston Creek Supermarket Expansion and Refurbishment
Expansion of the supermarket and full refurbishment to Woolworth's latest standard. Supermarket to remain open during refurbishment.
1,665 residents of Fisher are employed, from a labour force of 1,755. Unemployment sits at 5.1%, with participation at 67.1%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.5% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 2,598, about 78% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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Fisher has a highly educated workforce with a strong presence in essential services and an unemployment rate of 5.1%. In March 2026, 1,665 residents were employed, while the unemployment rate was 1.1% higher than the Australian Capital Territory rate of 4.1%, and the participation rate was slightly low (67.1% relative to the 70.8% seen in Australian Capital Territory). Census data indicates that only 12.9% of residents worked from home, though this may have been influenced by COVID-19 lockdown restrictions. The top employment sectors for residents are public administration & safety, health care & social assistance, and education & training.
In contrast, retail trade is under-represented, employing just 4.9% of Fisher's workers compared to 6.6% in Australian Capital Territory. This mostly residential locality seems to provide few local jobs, as shown by the comparison of Census working population to resident population. AreaSearch's analysis of SALM and ABS data shows that over the 12-month period, the labour force expanded by 1.1% while employment fell by 0.7%, leading to a 1.7 percentage point rise in the unemployment rate. This differed from Australian Capital Territory, where employment grew by 0.3%, the labour force increased by 1.1%, and unemployment rose by 0.7 percentage points. Future demand trends in Fisher can be understood further using Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25. These five and ten-year projections have been applied to the local workforce structure to model future growth. While national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, trends vary widely across different industries. Applying these national projections to Fisher's industry mix suggests local employment will rise by 6.5% over five years and 13.4% over ten years (note that this is a simple weighted projection for illustration and does not incorporate localized population trends).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Fisher is $2,275 a week (about $118,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,206 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $70,595 a year against an average of $82,196. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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The most recent postcode ATO data analyzed by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 shows that incomes in the Fisher SA2 are among the highest in the country, with a median of $70,595 and an average of $82,196. This is slightly below the Australian Capital Territory median of $72,206 and average of $85,981. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.44% since financial year 2023, current estimates for March 2026 are approximately $77,965 for the median and $90,777 for the average. In the 2021 Census, household, family, and individual incomes in Fisher ranked highly, placing in the 82nd to 91st percentiles nationally.
The largest earnings group consists of 25.9% of residents (866 people) in the $1,500 - 2,999 category, mirroring the wider region where 34.3% fall into this bracket. A significant proportion of high earners (39.1% above $3,000/week) demonstrates strong financial capacity in the community. After housing expenses, residents keep 86.8% of their income, indicating high purchasing power, and the area ranks in the 8th decile of the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Fisher had 1,213 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 83% detached houses and 12% apartments. 40% are owned with a mortgage, 20% rented and 40% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $415 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,354 a month. Rent absorbs 18.2% of household income here and mortgage repayments 23.9%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the time of the latest Census, the dwelling mix in Fisher consisted of 82.8% houses and 17.2% other housing types (semi-detached properties, apartments, and alternative structures), compared to 63.3% houses and 36.7% other dwellings across Australian Capital Territory. Home ownership rates in Fisher were considerably higher than the Australian Capital Territory average, standing at 39.8%, with the remaining properties being mortgaged (40.0%) or rented (20.2%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $2,354 was well above the Australian Capital Territory average of $2,080, while the median weekly rent was $415, compared to $450 in Australian Capital Territory.
Nationally, Fisher's mortgage payments are much higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are also well above the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Fisher counted 1,213 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.5 people each. 34% are couples with children, against 25% couples without children. 28% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.6 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up 70.5% of all households, consisting of 34.4% couples with children, 25.1% couples without children, and 9.5% single parent families. Non-family households account for 29.5%, with single person households at 27.6% and group households making up 2.1% of the total. The median household size of 2.5 people is identical to the Australian Capital Territory average.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
43.3% of adults in Fisher hold a university qualification, including 25.6% with a bachelor degree and 12.3% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 78% of areas nationally. A further 14.8% hold a vocational qualification. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census.
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The rate of educational qualification in Fisher is much higher than national averages, with 43.3% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 30.4% across Australia. This educational profile positions the community well for professional opportunities. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 25.6%, followed by postgraduate degrees (12.3%) and graduate diplomas (5.4%). Vocational and technical training is also common, with 27.0% of residents aged 15+ holding qualifications, including advanced diplomas (12.2%) and certificates (14.8%). Participation in education is high, with 30.3% of residents enrolled in some form of study.
This comprises 11.4% in primary schools, 8.5% in secondary schools, and 4.5% in tertiary institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Fisher reaches 15 stops on 59 routes, timetabled for about 3,700 services a week. The typical home sits about 200 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.3 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transport options include 15 active transit stops in Fisher, consisting of bus services. These stops connect to 59 different routes, which support 3,676 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is high, with residents living an average of 197 meters from the nearest stop. Because this is a residential suburb, most workers travel outside the area to work, with cars remaining the main transport choice at 89%, followed by buses at 6%. Households own an average of 1.3 vehicles. A relatively low 12.9% of residents worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by COVID-19 rules.
Buses run at an average frequency of 525 trips per day across all routes, which equals roughly 245 weekly trips per transit stop.
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67.5% of residents in Fisher report no long-term health condition. 6.0% need daily assistance with core activities, and 59.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.2 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health indicators are generally positive for Fisher residents, with AreaSearch's analysis of death rates and illnesses showing results that align with national averages. The prevalence of common health conditions is low in the general population, though it exceeds the national average for older, vulnerable groups, and the proportion of residents with private health insurance is high at roughly 60% of the population (2,003 people). This is comparable to the 62.4% rate recorded across Australian Capital Territory. Arthritis and mental health conditions are the most common medical issues reported, affecting 9.0% and 8.5% of residents, respectively, while 67.5% reported no chronic medical conditions compared to 70.2% in Australian Capital Territory.
Health profiles for working-age residents are typical. The population includes 19.5% of residents aged 65 and over (651 people), which is higher than the 14.3% average for Australian Capital Territory. Seniors experience some health challenges, though these rank lower nationally than the trends seen in the wider population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Fisher is largely Australian-born, at 76.7% of residents, with 16.7% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (25.9%) and Australian (24.9%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Fisher displays above-average cultural diversity, with 23.3% of the population born outside Australia and 16.7% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation, representing 45.1% of the population. Hinduism shows the most notable difference in representation, accounting for 2.8% of residents compared to 4.8% across Australian Capital Territory. The top three ancestries reported in Fisher are English (25.9% of the population), Australian (24.9%), and Irish (9.8%). There are also notable differences in other ethnic backgrounds: Hungarian is overrepresented at 0.5% of Fisher (compared to 0.3% regionally), French at 0.8% (compared to 0.5%), and Croatian at 1.0% (compared to 0.9%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Fisher is 40. 22.2% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age of 40 in Fisher is higher than the Australian Capital Territory average of 35 and slightly above the national average of 38. Compared to Australian Capital Territory, Fisher has a higher percentage of people aged 75 - 84 (8.7%) but fewer residents aged 25 - 34 (10.7%). Since the 2021 Census, the 15 to 24 age bracket grew from 9.4% to 11.5% of the population. In contrast, the 65 to 74 group fell from 8.9% to 7.4% and the 35 to 44 cohort decreased from 14.8% to 13.8%.
By 2041, Fisher is expected to undergo major shifts in its age structure. The 85+ demographic is projected to grow by 43% (49 people), increasing from 113 to 163. The aging trend is clear, with residents aged 65 and older representing 63% of the projected growth. Conversely, population declines are forecast for the 75 to 84 and 45 to 54 age brackets.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Fisher
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | May 2026 3 months ago all 13 measures |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, Local governments Daily | May 2026 3 months ago all 2 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 11 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (3,219 at the 2021 Census → 3,344 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to May 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (801081093). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.